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Waivers for State Innovation

This guidance relates to Section 1332 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and its implementing regulations. .

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; North Pacific Halibut and Sablefish Individual Fishing Quota Cost Recovery Programs

NMFS publishes individual fishing quota standard prices and fee percentage for cost recovery for the IFQ Program for the halibut and sablefish fisheries of the North Pacific.

Registration and Marking Requirements for Small Unmanned Aircraft

This action provides an alternative, streamlined and simple, web-based aircraft registration process for the registration of small unmanned aircraft.

Availability of FSIS Compliance Guideline for Controlling Salmonella and Campylobacter in Raw Poultry

The Food Safety and Inspection Service is announcing the availability of and requesting comment on the revised guideline to assist poultry establishments in controlling Salmonella and Campylobacter in raw poultry.

Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service Supporting Documents

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration amends the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to establish: Minimum performance and design standards for hours-of-service electronic logging devices.

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